I bought an old Boat

[osprey]

Hi all, I have been frequenting this site for over three years now, ever since buying an old boat. Over that time I have got a lot of good information from many of you, so thanks.

I live on the other side of the world with no real support except a couple manuals, internet browsing and what I have found on Sam’s Marine.

I bought the old girl in Florida, shipped it to Singapore then drove it 1000 nautical miles to where I live on the island of Borneo. After a year of nursing the old boat along I decided (rather I needed) to haul out and rejuvenate her the best I could. She has been out of the water for well over two years and now finally is back on the sea. I would not have been able to undertake this project without the excellent craftsmanship and assistance I’ve been getting from a Filipino man named Ruben. Who has done most of the fiberglass, wood repairs and painting.

It’s been a massive learning curve. Some things I knew about, most I had little idea. I had only ever been on a sport fish boat like this once and may have consumed a few beers on that trip so really did not grasp the big picture of what lies below the painted decks.

By now your asking what boat. Answer; 1982 Hatteras 46C hp. Twin DD 8V92ti

When I was in West Palm Beach in the spring of 2010 it seemed like purchasing a boat was a good idea. (I had been consuming beer). And with help from a yacht broker the decision was made to buy. (funny how a broker can be so helpful). I’m often asked “if you knew then what you know now, would you have done the same thing?” I’ve always found that question to be a little self serving, in that the person asking is basically telling you that they wouldn’t have done what you have. But, a question asked should be a question answered, “YES”

Having this boat has been quite a challenge, and I have had loads of enjoyment ripping it apart, and then learning how to put it back together. A little stressful at times, but hey, we all need a little stress.

I will be posting some pictures for your entertainment.

Cheers, P

 

[saltshaker]

We've all bought old boats that's why we're here! Best of luck, the 46HP is one of the best boats Hatteras ever made. What type of work have you done to her?

 

[MikeP]

" it seemed like purchasing a boat was a good idea. (I had been consuming beer)."

Yep…beer (or rum) tends to cause those sorts of judgement issues.

 

[Sailor John]

Osprey,
Nice Boat!
If 1982 is old, then my '73 is positively ancient! I would love to see pictures of your various restore projects.
We are just stewards for a time of our boats, because our Hatteras' will likely outlive all of us.
In that regard, every owner is a restorer of some description and has many stories to share and lessons to learn. Looks like your vessel is in good hands.
Best of luck,
Sailor John

 

[jim rosenthal]

Borneo??? Wow!!!

Can you post more photos of your boat? Including some where you are? Sounds very cool. What projects have you done on her?

 

[captddis]

Was the boat named "Hide Aweigh" from St Pete

 

[Vincentc]

Osprey,
Let's see.
You bought a 46 foot boat in FL, shipped it to Singapore and drove it 1000 miles to Borneo, yet you are now worried about being able to deal with inside your boat. Sound downhill to me.
I have confidence in you, and am impressed.
Hope to hear and see more.
Regards

 

[sofarelli]

I believe that she is " Hide Aweigh". You can see it on the stern.

 

[magnawake]

I will put it another way. if I would have know what was facing me (before the buying). I wouldn't have made the purchase. I was totally overwhelmed at first, and still have problems to work through. I usually work 12 hrs per day, 6 days per week and don't have time to struggle with these issues we all have. However, now that I have worked through all these issues and had a great time with my family cruising, I can say that I am glad I did purchase. So at first I said oh no what did I get myself into. Now after 3 yrs living on the boat I can say it's been worth the trouble. Thanks to the HOF. I wouldn't be here without them. If all that makes sense.

 

[captddis]

I believe that she is " Hide Aweigh". You can see it on the stern.

Couldn't read it but it liked like the lettering and the hard top. Small world!

 

[Bob Bradley]

Thank God for beer.

 

[rsmith]

Wonder how Borneo is for an exit strategy?

 

[osprey]

Hi All, well you read it correct, the boat was called Hideaweigh. I have now renamed it OSPREY, but don't worry I took all the precautions by taking it out of the water, drilled a hole in the keel and all that mumbo jumbo. I believe she was originally called FINANGLER.

Pete

 

[osprey]

Here is a Picture.

P

 

[osprey]

Manifolds sandblasted, primed painted

 

[Jasper]

Congratulations and you have my respect!
Also I must agree with you and many of the HOF members posting here.
At some stage we all ask "that" question. The answer is not the money, but the memories we are creating of the joy we get from the good days and sometimes even the bad days when something breaks.
As the saying goes: There is always something breaking on a boat.

Question: How do you get spares in Borneo?
Cheers,
Jasper

 

[Jasper]

Wonder how Borneo is for an exit strategy?

 

[jim rosenthal]

I would like to hear about the thousand-mile open ocean passage from Singapore to Borneo. This sounds interesting to say the least. How much fuel did you carry on deck and how long did it take you? That is quite an undertaking, to do that.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Obviously you don't live in a country that has fallen out of the top 10 in "economic freedom". If you did, you would also be pondering an exit strategy.

 

[Jasper]

Obviously you don't live in a country that has fallen out of the top 10 in "economic freedom". If you did, you would also be pondering an exit strategy.

You make quite an assumption there!
It was a light hearted "cool" response to a good post.
My response was meant as something to consider for all of us!
Whether a person lives in the "top 10 in economic freedom" or in Greece where people have lost their entire wealth and lifestyle, it is not the point.

I would consider living in another country that offers adventure, a new lifestyle and culture and maybe where the money I have can buy me and family more of the things I value most.

For the record this is the fifth country I have lived in (Australia) and I love it and consider myself Australian.
I was brought up in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. When I sold our family home there, which was in a very good area and a large, beautiful home, I was not allowed to take the money out of the country. I had to deposit the funds in a Government "investment" account for 12 years. Then I was allowed 50% out. Later the balance.
By that time the value of the Zimbabwe dollar in comparison to the Australian dollar, meant the tens of thousands of Zim dollars I received could NOT buy my mother a dinner at an average restaurant.
I consider I am lucky, there are many of Rhodesians trapped in a country because they cannot afford to leave.

Be happy you live in the US, it is a great and resilient nation that will recover.
Enough politics, I apologise in advance for the politics.